You feel guilty anytime you want to take time for yourself, thinking you should be doing something more productive, like mowing the lawns, reading your book, or just sitting on the front porch for a hot minute.
You worry that taking time for yourself means neglecting your responsibilities.
You feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to keep doing.
You constantly feel as if you’re doing something wrong, even though you’re exhausted.
You’re sometimes fed up & tired of putting work & everyone else’s needs before yours.
But you continue to fill your schedule with tasks & responsibilities, leaving little downtime.
You continue to put work & everyone else’s needs before yours.
And you avoid taking breaks or resting, believing it’s unproductive or wasting time.
But rather than feeling guilty, remember:
Some downtime is essential for your well-being.
It’s OK for you to rest, take a break, go for a walk.
Taking time for yourself lets you recharge, be more productive, and be present for others.
Productivity can be about taking care of yourself and finding balance, too.
You don’t need to feel guilty or think you should be doing something else.
With this added self-compassion, you can:
Decide to block off some downtime in your schedule.
Set boundaries & communicate them to others as needed.
Prioritize yourself & your needs alongside your responsibilities.
And actually enjoy your downtime without guilt & pressure.
You’ll have less guilt, more compassion, greater well-being, and be better able to rest, relax & recharge.
You will be even more productive & effective in your work & responsibilities.
Have a better work-life balance,
And an increased overall satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
If you’d like support to take the time you deserve for yourself without worrying about being productive, prioritize self-care, recharge, and be more present while still fulfilling your responsibilities, this is exactly what I help my clients with.
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